More than 100 vivid, graphic comparison pictures illustrate every point in this classic and can help any photographer maximize the creative impact of his or her exposure decisions. Peterson stresses the importance of metering the subject for a starting exposure and then explains how to use various exposure meters and different kinds of lighting. The book contains lessons on each element of the triangle and how it relates to the other two in terms of depth of field, freezing and blurring action, and shooting in low light or at night. A section on special techniques explores such options as deliberate under-and over-exposures, how to produce double exposures, bracketing, shooting the moon, and the use of filters. Understanding Exposure demonstrates that there are always creative choices about how to expose a picture - and that the decision is up to the photographer, not the camera.
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Bryan Peterson is the author of the best-selling Learning to See Creatively
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179 of 181 people found the following review helpful
By "teko92"
Format:Paperback
Being quite critical towards most photo-books I have come across, this one really deserves all the credit it can get! This books explains all there is to know about the photographic triangle between aperture, shutter time, and ISO. It is a practical book covering most practical shots and it goes further in the sense that it tells you how to do the meter reading with the camera -> something which most books leave conveniently out. Besides from very detailed and well-written information on how to get the right creative exposure, Bryan covers the relevant differences between analogue and digital SLR in this updated version. The book contains the most beautiful and inspiring photos and - yes yes yes - he includes the camera settings on all the photos so that the reader can learn!!! Everything is based on simple rules and metaphors which I am able to remember in the field! This has improved my photography skills -> really what everything should be after when purchasing a new photo book! While Bryan at times can get a bit "snobbish" for my taste, he is a man that has earned his reputation and is very competent in bringing his many years of experience on to the reader. The book also contains some very nice information related to filters and how you can get the exposure you want even the light conditions do not facilitate it. Really great value.
72 of 73 people found the following review helpful
By dodgeman69
Format:Paperback
This book could equally well be named Understanding Exposure and Photographic Composition. Printed on high-quality paper, the images Peterson uses to illustrate his points are all great examples not just of correct exposure, but also of photographic composition.
The author's style is engaging and right from the start, I found myself reaching for my camera to try out his suggestions.
Not only is Peterson a great photographer, he is also a great teacher projecting his enthusiasm for photography onto the reader.
I found this book a more compelling read than any edge-of-our-seat thriller I ever read, only putting it down to go out and shoot some photographs.
After reading this book, I no longer let the camera make my exposure decisions - choice of Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO setting are now concious decisions with a particular effect in mind.
If you want to move from "point & shoot - unpredictable result" to "think, compose, point, shoot - expected result", this is a worthwhile investment.
The author's style is engaging and right from the start, I found myself reaching for my camera to try out his suggestions.
Not only is Peterson a great photographer, he is also a great teacher projecting his enthusiasm for photography onto the reader.
I found this book a more compelling read than any edge-of-our-seat thriller I ever read, only putting it down to go out and shoot some photographs.
After reading this book, I no longer let the camera make my exposure decisions - choice of Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO setting are now concious decisions with a particular effect in mind.
If you want to move from "point & shoot - unpredictable result" to "think, compose, point, shoot - expected result", this is a worthwhile investment.
55 of 56 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Wow - Absolutely the best book I've read on explaining exposure
and light metering. The author gives you a step by step guide
on exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO. He talks to you
in non technical language and gives fantastic photos to explain
the techniques involved. I couldn't put it down from once I
started reading it. This book says it all - Turn off your
automatic setting and start getting creative with aperture and
shutter speed. A really fantastic book and worth every cent.
and light metering. The author gives you a step by step guide
on exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO. He talks to you
in non technical language and gives fantastic photos to explain
the techniques involved. I couldn't put it down from once I
started reading it. This book says it all - Turn off your
automatic setting and start getting creative with aperture and
shutter speed. A really fantastic book and worth every cent.
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Need to understand exposure? Buy it!
I'm an amateur photographer. A click buff, if you will. This book helped me grapple the details and differences on how to make a correctly measured photograph and an beautifully... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Nuno Filipe Coimbra
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Great book
The spead of delivery was great, and the book is in excellent condition, I am a beginner and this book is giving me the information I need, with photos so I can see what I could... Read more
Published 2 months ago by donna Johnson
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Useful read
Have now read a couple of Bryan's books. A useful guide with helpful and useful explanations. Comments about film mentioned, but exposure still relevant to digital.
Published 4 months ago by MP
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Amazing book
The first book I bought on photography, years back, and probably the best there is for those who really want to understand what it is all about!
Published 4 months ago by Sasa Domenico Maric
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Bought only to read as I got many colleagues phrasing it, but realized that most info applies only for film photography and a lot of the stuff in it can be found on any beginners... Read more
Published 5 months ago by MindoPhoto
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Wow! What a book!
Fantastic book. I had problem understanding exposure and how to set my camera in manual mode. After reading this book, the major questions I had now answered. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mpampis - Xalkida - Greece
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Great for budding photographers
As a complete beginner to the world of DSLR photography I was feeling a little lost. I bought this book on its good reviews and it has not disappointed. Read more
Published 15 months ago by AJD
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Must have book for amateur photographers
Excellent book for learning all those manual settings on your digital SLR. Easy to understand with some good exercises and many examples.
Published 17 months ago by Tony Dixon
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good.
Understanding Exposure includes everything you need to know about shooting amazing and professional photos. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Caffene
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Review 151 .... Mmmmm?
In 150 previous reviews, it has all been written. This book is what it says on the cover; all that is required now is practice and imagination and - light!
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